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we have two reports tonight beginning with white house correspondent peter alexander in our washington newsroom tonight. peter, good evening. >> reporter: lester, good evening to you. the head of the nra, wayne lapierre, said guns are not the problem. instead, he took aim what the he called the media machine in this country, a cracked system for dealing with mentally ill, and the federal government, whose enforcement of existing restrictions on guns he called pitiful. facing a barrage of tough questions for the first time since its deadly massacre in newtown, on meet the appreciation the nra's ceo, wayne lapierre, forcefully defended his call for armed officers in every school. >> if it's crazy to call for putting police and armed security in our school to protect our children, then call me crazy. i think the american people think it's crazy not to do it. it's the one thing that will keep americans safe the nra is going to do that. >> reporter: critics point to columbine and virginia tech, both of which had armed guards, unable to stop the carnage. but the leading voice disagrees for t
we have two reports tonight beginning with white house correspondent peter alexander in our washington newsroom tonight. peter, good evening. >> reporter: lester, good evening to you. the head of the nra, wayne lapierre, said guns are not the problem. instead, he took aim what the he called the media machine in this country, a cracked system for dealing with mentally ill, and the federal government, whose enforcement of existing restrictions on guns he called pitiful. facing a barrage of...
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. >>> a month after voters went to the polls and approved same-sex marriage, couples across washington state got married today. the earliest weddings to take place were just after midnight and hundreds of couples stayed off late picking up their marriage licenses at 12:01 a.m. >>> now new details in the investigation of a death of one of kate middleton's nurses. she apparently took her own life after a prank call by a pair of australian deejays. and authorities want to talk to them. >> the australia januan broadca who own the radio station say they're grieved by what has happened. but it's too early to know the full details that let to this tragic event. sidney radio station today fm and it's parent company, southern cross are at the center of a four outside storm. the company called an emergency board meeting to respond to the growing public outcry against the broadcasters who called one of kate middleton's nurse who was laerlt found dead. the broadcaster again expressed sympathy, calling the event truly tragic and went on to say, we assure you we will be fully cooperative with all in
. >>> a month after voters went to the polls and approved same-sex marriage, couples across washington state got married today. the earliest weddings to take place were just after midnight and hundreds of couples stayed off late picking up their marriage licenses at 12:01 a.m. >>> now new details in the investigation of a death of one of kate middleton's nurses. she apparently took her own life after a prank call by a pair of australian deejays. and authorities want to talk to...
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no deal yet on the fiscal cliff, so why are so many lawmakers had enough of washington? later, we are joined with a later, we are joined with a hyundai -- holiday-themed >> negotiations in washington are up in the air and with nothing to vote on most lawmakers are headed home for the weekend, but legislators are likely to get an earful about their lack of progress. >> lawmakers getting a lot of washington while they can. >> we have heard eric cantor and house republicans forcing members to be in town for the christmas holiday if the deal is not done before that. >> leave us alone. >> these are the frustrated constituents they will face it social security jobs are cut. >> there will be backlog and disabilities will skyrocket. processing times will skyrocket. >> the few lawmakers left on capitol hill will get some advice when economist mark zandi testifies, and more fallout according to the treasury secretary. >> his did administration prepared to go after the fiscal cliff? >> absolutely. >> a source tells of president obama and john boehner spoke by phone. >> we cannot ne
no deal yet on the fiscal cliff, so why are so many lawmakers had enough of washington? later, we are joined with a later, we are joined with a hyundai -- holiday-themed >> negotiations in washington are up in the air and with nothing to vote on most lawmakers are headed home for the weekend, but legislators are likely to get an earful about their lack of progress. >> lawmakers getting a lot of washington while they can. >> we have heard eric cantor and house republicans...
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liberty road at washington still has downed wires an accident at liberty road and essex ave. it is moving well at the fort mchenry tunnel. on the north side, you are at 55 miles per hour. jfx is 40 miles per hour, 50 at sandy point and light volume into the toll plaza, no delays, hour drive times are looking good on the inner and outer loop. >> a little chilly to start the day because we have the upper 20's across the metro area but it will feel better in the afternoon with much less the wind and a little bit of sunshine with temperatures 41- 45. for tonight, we drop down into the 30's in many areas it is chilly but that is to be expected for the first morning of january with mostly cloudy skies and a sprinkle or flurry as possible. it should be mostly dry and we're watching a new storm system with the rain/snow mx. we will watch out for this on new year's day which is only a 30% chance. nothing should accumulate on the roads. the high temperature to more will be 42 degrees. near 40 for the rest of the week. for now, things are looking quiet. morni morning, the 31st of decemb
liberty road at washington still has downed wires an accident at liberty road and essex ave. it is moving well at the fort mchenry tunnel. on the north side, you are at 55 miles per hour. jfx is 40 miles per hour, 50 at sandy point and light volume into the toll plaza, no delays, hour drive times are looking good on the inner and outer loop. >> a little chilly to start the day because we have the upper 20's across the metro area but it will feel better in the afternoon with much less the...
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over the revolving door in washington to play in the money game here in d.c. it's been said that politicians long ago sold out the american people for campaign cash this story just proves that point the hill newspaper reports that nearly a dozen newly elected members of congress have already set up super pacs keep in mind these ten people have not even been sworn into office yet that will happen next month but they already have super pacs in place to raise money. in the past super pacs have normally been used by senior members of congress and to influence and build alliances many super pacs donate to other lawmaker lawmakers campaigns in order or to the campaign of politicians back in their home states so what does this say about how washington works does this just prove that money runs the scouting. well lawmakers who haven't even been given keys to their offices are already raising money for the next election seems like the answer is yes meanwhile this country is headed for a fiscal cliff makes you wonder how can politicians worry about the nation's finances
over the revolving door in washington to play in the money game here in d.c. it's been said that politicians long ago sold out the american people for campaign cash this story just proves that point the hill newspaper reports that nearly a dozen newly elected members of congress have already set up super pacs keep in mind these ten people have not even been sworn into office yet that will happen next month but they already have super pacs in place to raise money. in the past super pacs have...
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it's wednesday december twelfth four pm here in washington d.c. i'm liz wall in you're watching our team. we begin with the international uproar after north korea test launched a long range rocket and the greater foreign policy implications north korea says it's an experiment to put a satellite into space but the u.s. japan and south korea are among the nations that fear that this is a step toward the secretive nation launching a long range nuclear weapon north korea of course part of what's been infamously dubbed the axis of evil it was president george w. bush that first put the label on the group of countries during his state of the union speech back in two thousand and two states like these and their terrorist allies constitute and actually should be evil arming to threaten the peace of the world. by seeking weapons of mass destruction these regimes pose a grange and growing danger. on north korea iran and iraq make up this axis in a basket or john bolton took it a step further and deemed three more nations as part of this access he said quote
it's wednesday december twelfth four pm here in washington d.c. i'm liz wall in you're watching our team. we begin with the international uproar after north korea test launched a long range rocket and the greater foreign policy implications north korea says it's an experiment to put a satellite into space but the u.s. japan and south korea are among the nations that fear that this is a step toward the secretive nation launching a long range nuclear weapon north korea of course part of what's...
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. >> they will not have him against the washington redskins -- he returned to the practice field for the first time since he tore his triceps against the dallas cowboys. lewis can return as early as next week when they face the broncos. he understands the value of the matchup between # 52 and peyton manning, but it will not factor the decision whether he sees the game. >> he will not play on sunday. that is not something -- i do not know he is ready to play. we'll see how he dies. when he is ready to play, we will let you know. -- we will see how he dies. oes.he is readplay, we will let we will let you know. tom tasselmyer did not today ree terrell suggs did not play today either. if he had surgery -- if he rushes back before he showed, his season could also end. shows how much he means to this team. it looks like sunday morning will be whether he can line up in a d.c. or stand on the sidelines. >> we will see how it goes. you all pretty much know me. we have been around some time. if you can breathe, you can play, but we have to see how it holds up. that will be the decision on sund
. >> they will not have him against the washington redskins -- he returned to the practice field for the first time since he tore his triceps against the dallas cowboys. lewis can return as early as next week when they face the broncos. he understands the value of the matchup between # 52 and peyton manning, but it will not factor the decision whether he sees the game. >> he will not play on sunday. that is not something -- i do not know he is ready to play. we'll see how he dies....
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so instead of spending time outside of washington, we should actually have them not leave washington until they fix the fiscal cliff. at least let's fix the fiscal cliff and make sure that american families aren't faced with possible larger tax bills come january. >> wouldn't it just make you feel better if you didn't feel that the real reason we're goeng to get a fiscal cliff resolution, whether tas little tinkering or something bigger wasn't because they wanted to be home for christmas. >> i certainly don't think they should go home before the situation is resolved, but i also think when you're looking at what kind of congress you want, you want a responsive congress, rooted in american communities, not inside the beltway. >> you would want mondays and fridays off, too, and you're trying to make the argument. >> americans want their leaders to work, period. >> thanks to both of you. "outfront" next, breaking news. the billionaire software tycoon is on the run and martin savidge just literally caught him. he was running. he's going join us with that right after this. he's getting it
so instead of spending time outside of washington, we should actually have them not leave washington until they fix the fiscal cliff. at least let's fix the fiscal cliff and make sure that american families aren't faced with possible larger tax bills come january. >> wouldn't it just make you feel better if you didn't feel that the real reason we're goeng to get a fiscal cliff resolution, whether tas little tinkering or something bigger wasn't because they wanted to be home for christmas....
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brian mooar, nbc news, washington. >>> sad news it tell you about out of afghanistan where a u.s. navy s.e.a.l. was killed during the rescue operation of a colorado doctor. the s.e.a.l. team 6 member was killed while working to rescue dr. joseph, who worked for a christian nonprofit group. u.s. officials believed the doctor's life was in danger. >>> president obama said the fallen special forces member whose name has not been released "gave his life for his fellow americans." >>> latin music fans mourning the tragic death of mexican american singer jenni rivera. the 43-year-old grammy nominee and six others died early sunday when their small plane crashed in rough terrain in northern mexico. rivera performed a concert in the northern city of monterrey hours before the plane took off. the learjet reportedly lost contact with air traffic controllers shortly after takeoff. the cause is under investigation. jenni rivera's brother tells e news the family is devastated. >>> dallas cowboys' defensive lineman josh brent is out of jail on bond of half a million dollars after the death of t
brian mooar, nbc news, washington. >>> sad news it tell you about out of afghanistan where a u.s. navy s.e.a.l. was killed during the rescue operation of a colorado doctor. the s.e.a.l. team 6 member was killed while working to rescue dr. joseph, who worked for a christian nonprofit group. u.s. officials believed the doctor's life was in danger. >>> president obama said the fallen special forces member whose name has not been released "gave his life for his fellow...
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los residente elling del estado washington tienen opiniones divididas. >>> me parece muy bueno que lo a probarÁn el gobierno puede ejercer mÁs control. la lady ze que no pueden fui maya en lugares pÚblicos al parecer las autoridades decidieron cerrar los ojos por una horas. para permitirles la celebraciÓn. >>> pienso que no hace falta en nada. la marihuana estÁ en la calle. abrirÁ una docena de tiendas xlurmsz. la gente puede fumarse su cigarrillo de marihuana. fy nuestro objetivo son los baby bueno meros que pudieron probar la marihuana en la universidad y lo podrÁn hacer de una manera mÁs segura. donde no celebran es en paÍses como colombia. donde la guerra con el narcotrÁfico. >>> un campesino que estÁ cultivando la marihuana y le dice usted, que estÁ cometiendo un ilÍcito. usted tiene que, erradicar o ir a la cÁrcel. >>> y tranquilo. es una contra diggs, realmente de fondo. >>> el presidente de mÉxico, enrique peÑa nieto con 60 mil muertos en los Últimos 6 aÑos en la lucha contra las drogas tampoco comparte la decisiÓn. no soy a favor. no solo se trata de legali
los residente elling del estado washington tienen opiniones divididas. >>> me parece muy bueno que lo a probarÁn el gobierno puede ejercer mÁs control. la lady ze que no pueden fui maya en lugares pÚblicos al parecer las autoridades decidieron cerrar los ojos por una horas. para permitirles la celebraciÓn. >>> pienso que no hace falta en nada. la marihuana estÁ en la calle. abrirÁ una docena de tiendas xlurmsz. la gente puede fumarse su cigarrillo de marihuana. fy...
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illinois es el tercer estado en el paÍs que otorga licencias de conducir a indocumentados junto con washington y nuevo mÉxico la cÁmara de representante puede iniciar la discusiÓn sobre el proyecto la votaciÓn final se podrÍa dar solo hasta el mes de nerÓn. en chicago illinois. viviana avila. univisiÓn. >>> propuso un proyecto de ley. xron cada por el instituto que lleva su nombre y aprovechÓ para hablar de inmigraciÓn. no solo ayudan a construir una economÍa mejor en este pais le dan vigor a nuestra alma. asÍ lo ceÑoing lo. agregÓ ademÁs que al debatir un curso sobre migraciÓn este paÍs se espera que se haga con el espÍritu ven bo lento. recordando. >>> solicitar la ak diferida cuesta a cualquier joven, algo como 465 dÓlares muchos no tienen esta suma por eso la coaliciÓn para los derechos de los inmigrantes en los Ängeles. ha iniciado una campaÑa. los policÍas en california no estÁn obligados de implementar el programa de comunidades seguras. recordÓ a los departamentos de policÍa, que solo es una opciÓn mÁs no un rengo sito. el programa federal que envÍa las haou
illinois es el tercer estado en el paÍs que otorga licencias de conducir a indocumentados junto con washington y nuevo mÉxico la cÁmara de representante puede iniciar la discusiÓn sobre el proyecto la votaciÓn final se podrÍa dar solo hasta el mes de nerÓn. en chicago illinois. viviana avila. univisiÓn. >>> propuso un proyecto de ley. xron cada por el instituto que lleva su nombre y aprovechÓ para hablar de inmigraciÓn. no solo ayudan a construir una economÍa mejor en este...
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. >> it wasn't only grid lock in washington. they are going to keep milk prices from rising next month. the agriculture secretary of state says without it we could pay $7 a gallon. >> >>> the woman charged for pushing a man from a platform on a subway train. the 31 year-old was quoted by the district attorney's office saying it would be cool pushing someone from a train. she blames the muslim, hindus and egyptian for the 911 attack. >>> a daring rescue that prevented tragedy. it was a rare christmas experience on the mountains of los angeles, fresh snow and ice for people that rarely see it. few seemed concerned until. >> we saw his arms flailing, someone said he can't swim and then it turned to panic. >> they were there with a camera. at first all they can do is watch in horror as a man who rushed to help fell through the ice, then another. 6 would be rescuer's in all were in icy waters. >> we saw the guy go under 3 times and the third time we didn't think he was coming back up. >> the victims clam oerd for inner tubes and peop
. >> it wasn't only grid lock in washington. they are going to keep milk prices from rising next month. the agriculture secretary of state says without it we could pay $7 a gallon. >> >>> the woman charged for pushing a man from a platform on a subway train. the 31 year-old was quoted by the district attorney's office saying it would be cool pushing someone from a train. she blames the muslim, hindus and egyptian for the 911 attack. >>> a daring rescue that...
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>>trace: thank you, shannon, in washington, dc. we have our senior judicial analyst, judge napolitano. i am fascinating by what shannon said about justice roberts saying you have the mother got on a plane and the father used the proper legal channels and now gets on a plane and now she wins. >>judge napolitano: there are a lot of factors. this is the interpretation of an international treaty. the treaty was written to address situations like this. married couple with children who traveller a great deal. a classic case to address members of the military. married couple with children where each party to the marriage is from a different country. the other factor here, something the supreme court hates: cases involving domestic disputes, custody over children, divorce cases, none of the justices have experience with it. this is typically if state court. what the chief justices is saying is something we can all understand. the father lost at a federal trial court in atlanta before he had the opportunity toat loss te child and flew to sc
>>trace: thank you, shannon, in washington, dc. we have our senior judicial analyst, judge napolitano. i am fascinating by what shannon said about justice roberts saying you have the mother got on a plane and the father used the proper legal channels and now gets on a plane and now she wins. >>judge napolitano: there are a lot of factors. this is the interpretation of an international treaty. the treaty was written to address situations like this. married couple with children who...
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tracie potts for us in washington. tracie, thanks. >>> egypt state television is reporting at least five people were killed in overnight flashes between supporters and opponents of egyptian president mohammed morsi. the street battles were the most violent since egypt's latest crisis erupted two weeks ago where morsi assumed near absolute power. the opposition is vowing more protests later today. >>> this morning, two australian radio hosts are apologizing for a prank call that's getting worldwide attention. it was made to the hospital where kate is being treated for acute morning sick sentencesness. anna bell roberts is with us. >> reporter: good morning, lynn. that's right. the latest on kate's condition is that she will remain in hospital. we're not quite sure for how much longer, but she is said to be doing well and getting a lot of rest, which doctors say is what she really needs. as you say, she's had a number of visitors, her brother james and sister pippa were both seen at the hospital last night visiting her.
tracie potts for us in washington. tracie, thanks. >>> egypt state television is reporting at least five people were killed in overnight flashes between supporters and opponents of egyptian president mohammed morsi. the street battles were the most violent since egypt's latest crisis erupted two weeks ago where morsi assumed near absolute power. the opposition is vowing more protests later today. >>> this morning, two australian radio hosts are apologizing for a prank call...
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tom: it's halftime, washington is getting fully throttled. federal pension fund is running dry, they posted a $34 billion deficit just for this year. and there is new worries it could o belly up. that is on top of the fha, federal housing agency, saying it is $16 billion in the red, if they get tapped out, and need a bailout, get ready to shell out. jonathan is all fed up. most people don't know about it i don't think it is a question of if, i think but when they need a bailout. >> if you look at the statistics, the economics, it is likely they will need taxpayer assistance, this is a branch of government, a part of government lost a billion dollars in 2012, it is only 70% funded, it is cash flow negative, an and $34 billion deficit, and 300 300 million of exposure to risky mentioned that will likely have to assume. just like the savings lone insurance scheme a few decade ago, it is my opinion they will need a taxpayer bailout. tom: it is a mouthful pbgc, pension benefit -- corporation, most don't know about it unless are a united airline pil
tom: it's halftime, washington is getting fully throttled. federal pension fund is running dry, they posted a $34 billion deficit just for this year. and there is new worries it could o belly up. that is on top of the fha, federal housing agency, saying it is $16 billion in the red, if they get tapped out, and need a bailout, get ready to shell out. jonathan is all fed up. most people don't know about it i don't think it is a question of if, i think but when they need a bailout. >> if you...
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stephanie rawlings-blake and lardarius webb helped countdown to the lighting of the washington monument in mount vernon. some of our mourning faces turned into night owls for the event. i do not know how you're able to do that. >> i was following your lead. >> the fireworks were spectacular. >> some other lighting ceremonies are going on today. midnightegins wi-- madness begins. in cockeysville, the military tree lighting. attendees will honor those serving overseas. we want to show off your decorations. tell us what your house should be featured on 11 news. that is working out pretty good. >> great displays. 33 degrees at the airport. same-sex marriage licenses are officially available in maryland. >> one problem couples could encounter. >> >> you're watching wbal-tv 11. live, local, late-breaking. this is 11 news today at 5:00 a.m. >> good morning. welcome back to 11 news today. i'm stan stovall. >> and i'm mindy basara. thanks for joining us for 11 news today. happy friday. how is the forecast looking? >> yesterday the flavor was chilly. ok. today, a different flavor. not quite as ch
stephanie rawlings-blake and lardarius webb helped countdown to the lighting of the washington monument in mount vernon. some of our mourning faces turned into night owls for the event. i do not know how you're able to do that. >> i was following your lead. >> the fireworks were spectacular. >> some other lighting ceremonies are going on today. midnightegins wi-- madness begins. in cockeysville, the military tree lighting. attendees will honor those serving overseas. we want...
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. -- washington he's going to work on a deal to avoid the so called fiscal cliff. there are five days remaining before hikes are scheduled to take affect. senate due back in session tomorrow nork indication of new proposals on the table. no word of negotiations sessions being scheduled, either. >> still ahead here at 5:00 a controversial battle that shut down a popular recycling center comes to an end. looming deadline for a 30-year-old institution. >> and a bed bug outbreak in the east bay. unique boot camp officials hope will use to squash a growing problem. >> a warning about hidden fees on gift cards that may whittle away the value. did you get one? want to see that report. the news continues in one minute. >>> a san francisco recycling center is scheduled to be closed this weekend. the neighborhood counsel's recycling center has been fighting falls for city hall to be shut down since 1996. the city says this operation has been attracting the homeless. saying they're hoping to turn it into a community garden. the center says collection day will be on december 3
. -- washington he's going to work on a deal to avoid the so called fiscal cliff. there are five days remaining before hikes are scheduled to take affect. senate due back in session tomorrow nork indication of new proposals on the table. no word of negotiations sessions being scheduled, either. >> still ahead here at 5:00 a controversial battle that shut down a popular recycling center comes to an end. looming deadline for a 30-year-old institution. >> and a bed bug outbreak in the...
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this is washington, back to you. liz: we have a lower third banner that says we can probably solve this in a week according to the president. >> if he said if republicans relent on raising tax rates on $250,000 per year. david: always the question of if you'll take over the power, rich edson is they're following it all for us. coming up, more on what is happening in washington, the chief number cruncher on the heritage foundation here to tell us why they're increasing taxes 25%. liz: pandora shareholders may be singing the blues after the stock plummeted 20% at one point today after beating earnings estimates but admitting it will swing to a loss. ask any internet radio pioneer and ceo joe kennedy why he is whistling a much better tune despite that. next. liz: to remember yesterday pandora got smacked in the after-hours. not singing a great tune and all, humbled 17% following the earnings release while most numbers came in above analyst estimates it was a guidance well below what many were hoping for. the stock suffe
this is washington, back to you. liz: we have a lower third banner that says we can probably solve this in a week according to the president. >> if he said if republicans relent on raising tax rates on $250,000 per year. david: always the question of if you'll take over the power, rich edson is they're following it all for us. coming up, more on what is happening in washington, the chief number cruncher on the heritage foundation here to tell us why they're increasing taxes 25%. liz:...
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man: in our company, washington suburban sanitary commission, we had 479 water main breaks in february -- the most ever, for any february. man: this 10-inch water main in willard park is 73 years old. man: at wssc, we're having a year of record -- a ramp up slope of water main breaks that soon is going to reach exponential. man: the damage has been done. and this is the culprit. brunhart: today, 25% of our 5,500 miles of underground water pipes has reached the end of useful life. by the year 2020, 85% will have reached the end of useful life. woman: what to do? wssc is working on that costly problem right now. brunhart: it's not only true here, but it's true throughout our nation. narrator: across the united states, cities and towns are facing the challenge of aging and outdated drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. it's a national problem. but it needs to be approached system by system. allbee: let's frame the systems in terms of the proper context. we have around 16,000 wastewater systems. we don't have a single wastewater system -- we have 16,000 of them. we hav
man: in our company, washington suburban sanitary commission, we had 479 water main breaks in february -- the most ever, for any february. man: this 10-inch water main in willard park is 73 years old. man: at wssc, we're having a year of record -- a ramp up slope of water main breaks that soon is going to reach exponential. man: the damage has been done. and this is the culprit. brunhart: today, 25% of our 5,500 miles of underground water pipes has reached the end of useful life. by the year...
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so instead of spending time outside of washington, we should actually have them not leave washington until they fix the fiscal cliff. at least let's fix the fiscal cliff and make sure that american families aren't faced with possible larger tax bills come january. >> wouldn't it just make you feel better if you didn't feel the real reason we'll get a fiscal cliff resolution, whether it's a little tinkering or something bigger, wasn't because they actually wanted to be home on christmas? >> i think that they absolutely should try to get this done. i certainly don't think they should go home before the situation is resolved. but i also think that when you are looking at what kind of congress we want, we want a responsive congress. we want a congress rooted in american communities, not inside the beltway. >> look, you just want mondays and fridays off, too, and your trying to make the argument to the national review as to why that is better. >> americans want their leaders to work, period. >> thanks to both of you. we appreciate it. of course, we want all your feedback. >>> next, the bi
so instead of spending time outside of washington, we should actually have them not leave washington until they fix the fiscal cliff. at least let's fix the fiscal cliff and make sure that american families aren't faced with possible larger tax bills come january. >> wouldn't it just make you feel better if you didn't feel the real reason we'll get a fiscal cliff resolution, whether it's a little tinkering or something bigger, wasn't because they actually wanted to be home on christmas?...
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>> kristin welker in washington, thanks. >>> john harwood is cnbc's chief washington correspondent. good morning to you. >> good morning, carl. >> we are down to the wire. a couple of days left. senate leaders are talking. what kind of deal could we be looking at? >> we could be looking at a deal that extends tax cuts for everyone under $400,000 in income. this is the spot that people have been discussing. it was the last offer from the president to john boehner, the house speaker, before negotiations collapsed. it would do a few other thing like take care of the alternative minimum tax, protect taxpayers from the expansion of that burden. it would also raise medicare reimbursements for doctors or prevent them from falling, rather, extend unemployment benefits. the irony is that this is a much worse deal for republicans than they could have had earlier because it's not likely to include spending cuts or reforms of entitlement programs. at this point, republicans are knowing that they'll lose the tax debate are trying to figure out what are the least bad terms they can lose on. >> yo
>> kristin welker in washington, thanks. >>> john harwood is cnbc's chief washington correspondent. good morning to you. >> good morning, carl. >> we are down to the wire. a couple of days left. senate leaders are talking. what kind of deal could we be looking at? >> we could be looking at a deal that extends tax cuts for everyone under $400,000 in income. this is the spot that people have been discussing. it was the last offer from the president to john...
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. >>> wall street was not impressed by the latest developments in washington. the dow jones industrial average lost 158 points yesterday, it's five-day losing streak is the longest since july. the nasdaq and s & p 500 also closed down. >>> former president george h.w. bush continues to improve while recovering in the intensive care unit at a houston hospital. a bush family spokesperson says the 88-year-old is in good spirits and his exchanges with doctors and nurses now include singing. a bronchitis-like cough initially sent the 41st president to the hospital on november 23rd. mr. bush was moved to intensive care earlier this week to treat a persistent fever. >>> with the new year just days away, law enforcement is beefing up patrols to combat drunk driving. agencies from every corner -- police agencies from every point of the bay area have dui checkpoints right now and throughout the weekend they'll continue to do so. the drunk driving crackdowns come as state senator jerry hill proposes tougher penalties for repeat offenders. the democrats' plan includes a re
. >>> wall street was not impressed by the latest developments in washington. the dow jones industrial average lost 158 points yesterday, it's five-day losing streak is the longest since july. the nasdaq and s & p 500 also closed down. >>> former president george h.w. bush continues to improve while recovering in the intensive care unit at a houston hospital. a bush family spokesperson says the 88-year-old is in good spirits and his exchanges with doctors and nurses now...
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this was the height of ignorance on washington's part. this is an example of the senate had responsible for legislating the internet had no idea what it was. it struck me as describing the physical infrastructure and when it is. -- what it is. everywhere there are these metal conduits. and produc>> is there someplacet anyone can access a map of the internet? >> sure. quit quite a few. the paper map of the undersea cables, they have done a great online version of that map. the internet is not hidden. these major nodes are public in an odd way. the companies that own and operate them are eager for others to know who is there and how important they are. it is not as if this is something that everything is hush-hush about. quite the opposite. these are places where the networks are operating and one other networks to know. >> you mentioned washington as somebody who follows technology. what is your impression of washington when it comes to policies, tech policies? >> it is not something i have covered very closely at all. my interest runs mor
this was the height of ignorance on washington's part. this is an example of the senate had responsible for legislating the internet had no idea what it was. it struck me as describing the physical infrastructure and when it is. -- what it is. everywhere there are these metal conduits. and produc>> is there someplacet anyone can access a map of the internet? >> sure. quit quite a few. the paper map of the undersea cables, they have done a great online version of that map. the...
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it's friday december twenty eighth five pm here in washington d.c. i'm liz wall and you're watching our t.v. . well today russian president vladimir putin signed a law banning american parents from adopting russian children it could affect hundreds of american families seeking to adopt the u.s. state department is saying the ban is politically motivated but it comes after cases of american adoptive parents abusing their children mira rebin is the author of the stork market america's multi-billion dollar unregulated adoption industry she spoke to r.t. about the issue. a lot of the cases have gotten very very light sentences for the caretakers whether forster or adoptive of russian children here in the united states but we certainly have no idea how many children are enduring abuses surviving abuses of all kinds the children that died at the hands of their adoptive parents were tortured in some horrendous ways they were sexually abused they were burnt they were starved they were cage to ever any conceivable kind of torture one human being could inflict
it's friday december twenty eighth five pm here in washington d.c. i'm liz wall and you're watching our t.v. . well today russian president vladimir putin signed a law banning american parents from adopting russian children it could affect hundreds of american families seeking to adopt the u.s. state department is saying the ban is politically motivated but it comes after cases of american adoptive parents abusing their children mira rebin is the author of the stork market america's...
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it's friday december twenty first five pm in washington d.c. i'm meghan lopez and you're watching our t.v. . well it's that time of the year again time to wrap up the christmas gifts have someone sit on the suitcase so you can get it closed and head to the airport to wait and never ending security lines but two new developments are coming out of the transportation administration this month first up a new government report has painted the agency in a less than favorable light leading some like the washington times to go as far as to say that the t.s.a. is main concern isn't safety but self preservation now the crux of the argument is that the t.s.a. continually refuses to allow airports to hire private security screeners in order to move people through their own lines quicker also out this month the administration has agreed to contract the national. act of sorry excuse me the national academy of sciences to study the public health effects on x. ray scanners and what they do to patients are passengers that is security so senator susan collins an
it's friday december twenty first five pm in washington d.c. i'm meghan lopez and you're watching our t.v. . well it's that time of the year again time to wrap up the christmas gifts have someone sit on the suitcase so you can get it closed and head to the airport to wait and never ending security lines but two new developments are coming out of the transportation administration this month first up a new government report has painted the agency in a less than favorable light leading some like...
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gerri: when we come back should entitlement reforms be on the table in washington? the latest on medicare, next. gerri: a ticking timebomb inside the federal budget putting taxpayers on the hook for billions of dollars in defaults. at student loans, that is what i'm talking about, escalating intoou nosebleed territory with delinquencies rates at a new all-time high outstripping any other consumer debt. our student loans the new subprime loan? joining me now, spokesman for the young american foundation. thank you for joining us. we really appreciate your time. the president is talking about higher education and how it should be an economic imperative. listen to this. >> a higher education is no longer a luxury. it is an economic imperative in the 21st century. it is part of what we nee to succeed in this global economy. and i'm going to fight for every young person is willing to work hard to get an education. gerri: should everyone hava college degree? >> if i was the president, i think you might has well said let me be clear. every student should start with 30,000 d
gerri: when we come back should entitlement reforms be on the table in washington? the latest on medicare, next. gerri: a ticking timebomb inside the federal budget putting taxpayers on the hook for billions of dollars in defaults. at student loans, that is what i'm talking about, escalating intoou nosebleed territory with delinquencies rates at a new all-time high outstripping any other consumer debt. our student loans the new subprime loan? joining me now, spokesman for the young american...
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capital de la polÍtica estadounidense, a cuatro dÍas de fin de aÑo el presidente obama aterrizÓ en washington luego de hablar telefÓnicamente con lÍderes de ambos partidos sobre el abismo fiscal y el senado entrÓ en sesiÓn donde siguio el juego de culpas. >>> no me puedo imaginar su percepciÓn dijo el lÍder de la mayorÍa, ellos estÁn por todas partes del paÍs y nosotros estamos aquÍ tratando de hallar una soluciÓn. >>> lÍder de los republicanos en el senado refiriendose a las ofertas de su partido que dice que los demÓcratas han rechazado constantemente. >>> lÍderes republicanos acordaron convocar a sus miembros para una sesiÓn de la cÁmara el domingo. este analista ve pocas probabilidades para un acuerdo final. >>> no va a haber un acuerdo de largo plazo, lo que seÑala que el congreso va a re convenir el domingo es que probablemente el lunes tengamos un acuerdo temporal para extender por dos o tres meses mÁs. >>> el departamento del trabajo reportÓ que el promedio mensual de estadounidenses pidiendo subsidio bajÓ a la cantidad en pantalla. seÑal que el mercado laboral es
capital de la polÍtica estadounidense, a cuatro dÍas de fin de aÑo el presidente obama aterrizÓ en washington luego de hablar telefÓnicamente con lÍderes de ambos partidos sobre el abismo fiscal y el senado entrÓ en sesiÓn donde siguio el juego de culpas. >>> no me puedo imaginar su percepciÓn dijo el lÍder de la mayorÍa, ellos estÁn por todas partes del paÍs y nosotros estamos aquÍ tratando de hallar una soluciÓn. >>> lÍder de los republicanos en el senado...
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reporting live in washington. back to you, ann. >> i think a lot of us have been thinking really there was going to be a last-minute deal. sort of a play unfolding. that is too optimistic now? people are thinking it may not happen? >> reporter: well, you know, it is going to take a lot to come up with an agreement. i mean just look at how long they have been talking about it and it has not been done. now we are a day away before the clock strikes 12? and the automatic cuts take effect. so, yes, optimism is fading, people who on sunday morning thought there mighting a deal tonight are saying they don't think so. the cliff is ahead. >> all right, randall, in washington, thank you. >>> all right. it was not all gridlock in washington though. both parties agreed on a bill that will keep milk prices from doubling next month. agreeing on a 1-year extension on the farm deal. without it we could of paid $7 a gallon for milk. you can keep tabs on the fiscal cliff talks. 24/7 by logging on our web site. >>> well it started
reporting live in washington. back to you, ann. >> i think a lot of us have been thinking really there was going to be a last-minute deal. sort of a play unfolding. that is too optimistic now? people are thinking it may not happen? >> reporter: well, you know, it is going to take a lot to come up with an agreement. i mean just look at how long they have been talking about it and it has not been done. now we are a day away before the clock strikes 12? and the automatic cuts take...
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gwen: shock and tears from a small town in connecticut to the white house, tonight on "washington week." another mass shooting. a visibly shaken president. >> the majority of those who died today were children. beautiful kids between the ages of 5 and 10 years old. they had their entire lives ahead of them, birthdays, they had their entire lives ahead of them, birthdays, graduations
gwen: shock and tears from a small town in connecticut to the white house, tonight on "washington week." another mass shooting. a visibly shaken president. >> the majority of those who died today were children. beautiful kids between the ages of 5 and 10 years old. they had their entire lives ahead of them, birthdays, they had their entire lives ahead of them, birthdays, graduations
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there was a memorial in washington on friday. the obamas arrived in hawaii yesterday for their christmas vacation. >>> tunisia auctioning off, clothing, jewelry, art all among the items people can bid on, but the highlight is expected to be the cars including a lamborghini and a bentley and an armored d cadill cadillac. >>> more top stories at the top of the hour when "cnn sunday morning" continues. i'll randi kaye. dr. sanjay gupta md begins right now. >>> what might be the most upsetting story i ever reported. i want to start by saying the kind of horrible violence that we saw in newtown, connecticut, it isn't new. the worst school attack took place more than 80 years ago in michigan. there was this new school, baath consolidated school which was the pride and joy of that community. this farmer, he became angry about that. so, get this, for weeks he put dynamite under the local school and then eventually blew it up. 38 children died. and then he killed himself with another load of dynamite. we'll never truly know for sure why h
there was a memorial in washington on friday. the obamas arrived in hawaii yesterday for their christmas vacation. >>> tunisia auctioning off, clothing, jewelry, art all among the items people can bid on, but the highlight is expected to be the cars including a lamborghini and a bentley and an armored d cadill cadillac. >>> more top stories at the top of the hour when "cnn sunday morning" continues. i'll randi kaye. dr. sanjay gupta md begins right now. >>>...
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in washington, he assured president obama he was proposing a new security strategy to try to reduce the drug-related violence that marked his predecessor's time in office. far from the white house is the tourist resort. the only political experience before winning the presidency was his government here. it is one of the projects he is remembered fondly for in the town as well as building a new infrastructure. his friend and political allies have rejected the suggestion that the president is all style and no substance. >> he is a very straightforward man, very committed with an excellent vision of the country , an excellent statement, and he knows how to listen. dodge a municipality on the outskirts of mexico city where the tentacles of the drug violence have started to reach. it is a particular problem, on this wasteland, the bodies have been dumped which over a thousand killed during his time in power. he fights back tears as she shows me photos of her late daughter. the official version of events is that in june of 2010, she committed suicide. her family says she was murdered by her p
in washington, he assured president obama he was proposing a new security strategy to try to reduce the drug-related violence that marked his predecessor's time in office. far from the white house is the tourist resort. the only political experience before winning the presidency was his government here. it is one of the projects he is remembered fondly for in the town as well as building a new infrastructure. his friend and political allies have rejected the suggestion that the president is all...
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washington wins for just the fourth time. 105-97. later today, navy in a bowl game against arizona state. we'll check it out for you tonight at 6:00. have a great day. >> it's 5:55. here's a look ahead at the next hour of wbal news saturday morning. >> i'm on winter weather watch. that's next. >> and things could be changing with this storm a little bit. maybe some of the total not as high as we thought. we'll take a closer look on your insta weather plus forecast. >>> down to the wire. just three days to avoid the fiscal cliff. what the president and lawmakers are doing. stay with us. >> as we come to the close of another year, we are reminded of loved ones who are sacrificing their lives for liberty and the pursuit of happiness. we take our editorial time for greetings from the military. while they cannot be with their families this holiday season, we want to share their well wishes to their families all across maryland. >> i'm in kabul afghanistan sending a christmas message to my family, my mother rose, my sister, my brother joe,
washington wins for just the fourth time. 105-97. later today, navy in a bowl game against arizona state. we'll check it out for you tonight at 6:00. have a great day. >> it's 5:55. here's a look ahead at the next hour of wbal news saturday morning. >> i'm on winter weather watch. that's next. >> and things could be changing with this storm a little bit. maybe some of the total not as high as we thought. we'll take a closer look on your insta weather plus forecast....
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and there are similar ones in oregon, washington, british columbia, that asks people to go out and photograph this phenomena before and after and post it on websites so you can see what the future is going to be like. >> david, you had a question? >> yeah, we also had some flooding down here because of the king tides. paul, i'm wondering about how do you stem the tide, as it were, in terms of climate change? we have wealthy homeowners in malibu and elsewhere in southern california who are out of their own pocket trying to restore beaches before their beachfront homes wash away. are we expecting california to provide subsidies or any sort of effort to try and preserve coastal communities? >> basically, no, is the answer, because you can't stop the ocean. and, you know, there was a report by the national academy of sciences that came out this summer showing that at the current rate, the ocean is going to rise as much as one foot by 2030. that's not really that long from now when you think about it. that's 18 years. it's going to rise as much as two feet by 2050. and as much as five feet by 2100
and there are similar ones in oregon, washington, british columbia, that asks people to go out and photograph this phenomena before and after and post it on websites so you can see what the future is going to be like. >> david, you had a question? >> yeah, we also had some flooding down here because of the king tides. paul, i'm wondering about how do you stem the tide, as it were, in terms of climate change? we have wealthy homeowners in malibu and elsewhere in southern california...
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that is a big story in washington, dc. the other story from the middle east goes to the heart of egypt. they are bracing for massive nation-wide protests tomorrow against the country's president as well as the newly drafted constitution. they are voting, remember, and demonstrators have rallied against president morsi recently who tried to grant himself absolute power. the protests grew when the allies draft add constitution that would give hard-line islamists more sway in the largely secular islamic country. remember, egypt often mediates feuds and peace treaties between israel and the enemy and they are critical to middle east peace. over the weekend the constitution passed a preliminary vote, 57 percent of the ballot, and that is said to be quite a bit less than the president expected but the vote was riddled with irregularities. back you negotiation you in now town where the governor malloy is holding a news conference in hartford. we expected this to begin a short time ago and he now is talking. we will drop in and he
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impuestosteo y recortes de programas de asistencia social, muy importante como dice lourdes meluza desde washington. >>> a Última hora el senado negociÓ un acuerdo que impedirÍa que impuestos aumenten para el 98% de la poblaciÓn con el aÑo nuevo, al menos tÉcnicamente la naciÓn cae rÍa en el abismo fiscal no se solucionaron recortes al gasto de gobierno, que entrarÍa en vigoro el 2 de enero, el presidente obama a la tarde presionÓ al congreso en la casa blanca, con miembros de la clase media. todavÍa hay asuntos por resolver, tenemos la espenranza que el congreso puede hacerlo, todavÍa no estÁ listo. >>> el lÍder republicano del senado que negociÓ con joe biden anunciÓ que llegaron a un acuerdo en todos los temas de impuestos. >>> seamos claros, continuaremos encontrando formas de cortar los gastos, no dejemos que impida que protejamos a los estadounidenses en un aumento de impuestos por horas. >>> aumentarÍa impuestoso a parejas que ganen mÁs de 450 mil dÓlares anuales, en vez de 250 mil como querÍa el presidente, y los que ganen mÁs de 400 mil dÓlares, y aumentarÍan impuest
impuestosteo y recortes de programas de asistencia social, muy importante como dice lourdes meluza desde washington. >>> a Última hora el senado negociÓ un acuerdo que impedirÍa que impuestos aumenten para el 98% de la poblaciÓn con el aÑo nuevo, al menos tÉcnicamente la naciÓn cae rÍa en el abismo fiscal no se solucionaron recortes al gasto de gobierno, que entrarÍa en vigoro el 2 de enero, el presidente obama a la tarde presionÓ al congreso en la casa blanca, con miembros...
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presidente obama no estara de vacaciones el fin de aqo en hawai, como es su costumbre porque regresara a washington por las negociaciones sobre el abismo fiscal.el diario los angeles times publico en internet detalles de casos de supuestos abusos sexuales contra niqos por parte de empleados y voluntarios de los boys scouts.y mas de cien escolares de una orquesta creada para ayudar a niqos en riesgo en acapulco debutaran junto al tenor placido domingo, ante "20-mil" personas.mas en su noticiero univision ♪. >> aunque muchos niños disfrutan de su regalo,una nniña salvadoreña sigue en casa triste esperando que se cumpla su sueño, que es asistir a la escuela. ♪. >> los sueños de marilyn son tan fragiles como cada hueso de su cuerpo . >> porque me paro y me caigo. >> así la conoce todo el mundo, como la niña de cristal ,porque sus huesos se rompen con el solo intento de querer caminar, eso hace a sus sueños de navidad sean totalmente diferente a los sueños de otros niños. >> quiero.... >> ¿qué más quisieras? . >> una silla de ruedas y una cama . >> ciertametne marilyn no tiene una cama
presidente obama no estara de vacaciones el fin de aqo en hawai, como es su costumbre porque regresara a washington por las negociaciones sobre el abismo fiscal.el diario los angeles times publico en internet detalles de casos de supuestos abusos sexuales contra niqos por parte de empleados y voluntarios de los boys scouts.y mas de cien escolares de una orquesta creada para ayudar a niqos en riesgo en acapulco debutaran junto al tenor placido domingo, ante "20-mil" personas.mas en su...